The latest on the playoff race, Patrick Kane hits a milestone and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. The Playoff Race. CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Patrick Kane’s hat trick proved crucial for the Chicago Blackhawks as they held on for a 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins Kane became the first Blackhawk to reach 100 points […]
The latest on Pavel Datsyuk and Jimmy Vesey highlights today’s NHL rumor mill. Datsyuk heading to Russia at season’s end? SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman reported sources claiming Detroit Red Wings veteran center Pavel Datsyuk could return to Russia at season’s end to finish his playing career in the KHL. The decision is apparently being made for […]
Steven Stamkos to undergo vascular surgery, latest on the playoff race & more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. THE TAMPA TRIBUNE/TAMPA BAY TIMES: The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils was overshadowed by the news Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will be sidelined 1-3 months due to upcoming surgery to […]
Latest on Steven Stamkos, Travis Hamonic, Loui Eriksson, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and more in your Sunday roundup of NHL rumors. Coyotes won’t swap Ekman-Larsson for first-overall pick. AZCENTRAL.COM: At a recent town hall meeting with Coyotes fans, GM Don Maloney shot down recent speculation suggesting his club could offer up defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to whatever team […]
Latest on Steven Stamkos, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Ondrej Pavelec in today’s NHL rumor mill. Would the Red Wings pursue a UFA like Stamkos? TSN 1260 (via TODAY’S SLAPSHOT): Bob McKenzie said he’d be curious to see if the Detroit Red Wings pursue Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos if he tests this summer’s UFA market. While […]
A list of this summer’s top unrestricted free agents, and why the Toronto Maple Leafs could be attractive for some of them. SPORTSNET: Luke Fox provides an updated list of this summer’s top-16 unrestricted free agents. It’s comprised of Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, St. Louis Blues center David Backes, New York Islanders right wing […]
More speculation over the futures of Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Drouin, while the New Jersey Devils could welcome back Lee Stempniak via free agency. TSN 1050 (VIA TODAY’S SLAPSHOT): Bob McKenzie recently speculated Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos hasn’t decided anything yet. Stamkos is eligible for UFA status in July and the subject of season-long […]
Check out the most recent post-trade deadline Oilers speculation. EDMONTON SUN: Following the recent NHL trade deadline, Terry Jones wondered why Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli didn’t ship out disappointing right wing Nail Yakupov. Jones notes the Oilers didn’t exactly showcase Yakupov during the game before deadline day, leaving him on the fourth line. He speculates […]
Latest trades, waiver news, contract signings and much more in your NHL morning coffee headlines. Check out last night’s scores and highlights at NHL.com. WASHINGTON POST: Alexander Ovechkin tallied his 40th goal of the season as the Washington Capitals edged the Minnesota Wild 3-2. THE TAMPA TRIBUNE: Steven Stamkos scored for the fifth consecutive game […]
Sabre trade Mike Weber to the Capitals. Shayne Gostisbehere’s point streak at an end, updated injury report & more in your NHL morning coffee headlines. Filip Forsberg became the youngest player in franchise history to score a hat trick as the Predators dropped the Maple Leafs. Steven Stamkos scored in his fourth consecutive game, and […]